Production Associate II - Engine Disassembly

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; potential overtime including some Saturdays

Pay: $26.40/hr

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

The Production Associate II supports a manufacturing line focused on engine teardown. This role is responsible for operating machines and production equipment in a safe and efficient manner while meeting quality and productivity expectations with limited guidance.

• Immediately stop work and report any major injury hazards.
• Report work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards.
• Comply with all HSE standards, policies, and regulations.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by addressing and correcting hazards.
• Participate in HSE training activities.

• Follow standard work instructions, quality procedures, and process documentation.
• Assist in minimizing cost and quality issues by identifying problems early.
• Perform quality inspections and manage non-conforming materials.
• Adhere to poka-yoke, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and visual standards.

• Operate manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble products to specification.
• Meet production goals, engineering standards, and cycle times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including housekeeping and scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Perform additional duties as required to support production objectives.
• Collaborate with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to maintain and identify equipment needing repair.

• Communicate effectively with team members and support functions.
• Participate in ongoing training and personal development.
• Contribute ideas to improve product quality, safety, processes, and team development.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Prior experience working in a production environment and using hand/power tools is required.
• Licenses: Valid Driver’s License required.
• Additional
  
  Experience:
  
  Forklift and/or crane operation experience is a plus.
• Communicates effectively in diverse team settings.
• Courage to address issues and share feedback.
• Consistently achieves results, even under challenging conditions.
• Holds self and others accountable to commitments.
• Champions health and safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrates basic manufacturing knowledge and drives process improvement.
• Values diversity and different perspectives within the team.

This is an onsite position supporting a hands‑on manufacturing environment. Flexibility and readiness to work occasional overtime, including some weekends, are expected.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, short‑term disability, retirement savings plan, service bonus, holiday pay, transit spending account, and paid sick leave under applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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